This is a Registered Midwife (524389L20) role with Department of Health, Tasmania based in Launceston, TAS, AU Department of Health, Tasmania Role Seniority - mid level More about the Registered Midwife (524389L20) role at Department of Health, Tasmania The Team: At the Launceston General Hospital (LGH), the Women and Children’s Department offers a workplace where compassion, collaboration, and clinical excellence thrive. You’ll join a team that truly values its midwives—investing in their growth, wellbeing, and the shared mission to be with woman. The Maternity Unit at LGH LGH is the major referral hospital for Northern Tasmania. Our team supports the birth of approximately 1,600 babies each year. Facilities include: 6-bed Labour Ward 30-bed Maternity Unit 9-bed Special Care Nursery Work across diverse models of care: antenatal, birth, postnatal (including community-based care), Midwifery Group Practice, and Team Midwifery. Enjoy clinical supervision, ongoing professional development, and career advancement opportunities. The Role: This is more than just a job—it’s a chance to make a meaningful impact while growing your career in a supportive, dynamic environment. As a Registered Midwife, you will: Join a team of clinicians united by a culture of safe, respectful care. Provide expert support to women throughout pregnancy, birth, and the postnatal period, including newborn care. Demonstrate initiative, adaptability, and a calm, resilient approach to challenges. Contribute to a workplace where your skills and dedication are truly appreciated Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application. Details of appointment: Fixed term, part time, shift worker position, working up to 64 hours per fortnight, commencing from 1 March 2026 until 23 May 2026. notwithstanding hours to be negotiated with the successful applicant. Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full time, part time, and casual vacancies. Salary: $80,524 to $109,175 per annum (Pro rata). Our Employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount. Salary range is in accordance with Nurses and Midwives (Tasmania State Service) Agreement 2023. Access to the Grade 4 salary range $102,439- $109,175 is subject to successful application for progression to Grade 4 In addition, the following allowances calculated on the salaried incremental point may be available: Post Graduate Allowance of up to 10% based on qualification type Salary Packaging: You’ll have access to salary package a range of benefits including living expenses up to $9,010 $2,650 in meal entertainment each FBT year other benefits if eligible. Benefits available to eligible candidates: Travel and relocation assistance support available up to $15,000 for eligible appointees from overseas, and up to $10,000 for appointees from interstate. Professional development and accelerated pathways. A range of leave entitlements, including study leave and Professional Development Support. Fitness Passport – You, and your family can access 40 fitness facilities across Tasmania for just $14.50 per week per person, or $28.05 for a family. Department of Health has achieved the “Carer Accredited Employer Status” providing support to employees with caring responsibilities. (Find out more under the Carer Recognition Act 2023). More information about our Employee Benefits can be found here Eligibility: Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia as a Registered Midwife Current Working with Children Registration Note: - Please refer to the Application Guide for more information of pre-employment check. Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents We encourage you to review the Statement of Duties, Applicant Guide, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and application guidance. Statement of Duties: Registered Midwife (Statewide) G3-4 (July 2023) WWCR CSU.docx Application Guide: Department of Health - Applicant Guide Sep 2024.docx How to apply: Apply Online. Please click the "Apply" button on this screen to ensure that important questions about you are answered. You will be prompted to complete a 1-2 page application detailing your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties. A separate statement addressing the selection criteria in the Statement of Duties is not required. applications from Recruitment Agencies will not be accepted for this role For more information: Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy. Jennifer Pople Nurse Unit Manager - Maternity Ward Phone: (03) 6777 8948 Email: jennifer.pople@ths.tas.gov.au What it is like working at the Department of Health? Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence are the key values to work in Department of Health. Listen to some of the lived experiences from within the department through some of our wonderful staff and hear about their journey in relocating to Tasmania! Make It Tasmania | Move for a great lifestyle One Health Podcast - Spotify One Health Podcast - Apple Tasmanian Health Careers | Tasmanian Department of Health has achieved the “Carer Accredited Employer Status” providing support to employees with caring responsibilities. (Find out more under the Carer Recognition Act 2023). Respecting diversity is the foundation of everything that Department of Health do. This allows us to instil trust and collaborate through honest and fair communication and helps cultivate an environment of growth and innovation. We strongly encourage applicants from key communities including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTIQA people, and people living with disabilities. Before we jump into the responsibilities of the role. No matter what you come in knowing, you’ll be learning new things all the time and the Department of Health, Tasmania team will be there to support your growth. Please consider applying even if you don't meet 100% of what’s outlined Key Responsibilities Providing expert support Contributing to a collaborative environment ⚡ Demonstrating initiative Key Strengths ⚕️ Registered Midwife Adaptability Collaboration Professional development Community-based care Caring for newborns A Final Note: This is a role with Department of Health, Tasmania not with Hatch.
